Record STMT-W28AB1DSoft law

Government of Jamaica Communication Policy

Government of Jamaica COMMUNICATION POLICY

Institutional policy State lawLatin America and the Caribbean · JMadoptedNot AI-specific

The Communication Policy of the Government of Jamaica provides a comprehensive framework for a well-managed and coordinated communication machinery across government institutions. It aims to promote the effective dissemination of official information, proactive disclosure, branding standards, digital media adoption, and meaningful engagement with the people of Jamaica and the diaspora. The policy establishes clear guiding principles, pillars of communication responsibility, and operational guidelines for crisis communication, media relations, and public consultation to foster transparency and accountability.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Office of the Prime Minister, JamaicaGovernment (executive) · JM

Lead issuer

Legal forceSoft law

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentPublic sector bodiesInternational community

This policy is for all public sector managers, communication professionals, and employees across Jamaican government ministries, departments, and agencies to guide official communication practices.

Sectors

Public administration · Government communication and public informationTelecommunications and digital services · New media and electronic communication

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the policies, standards, structures, and procedures for government communication, public consultations, corporate identity and branding, research and public feedback, risk and crisis communication, internet and social media usage, media relations, advertising, records management, intellectual property compliance, and internal communication coordination within the Government of Jamaica.

What's missing

The document does not address artificial intelligence governance, automated decision-making systems, algorithmic transparency, or specific digital technologies beyond general internet, social media, and electronic communication platforms.

Key takeaways

The policy establishes a comprehensive framework to coordinate government communication across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
It emphasizes proactive disclosure, accessible plain language, and wide dissemination of official information to citizens and the diaspora.
The policy integrates new media platforms, social media guidelines, and internet usage standards to enhance modern public engagement.
It mandates evidence-based communication planning, ongoing public research, and risk management protocols for crises and emergencies.
Strict adherence to branding standards, intellectual property laws, the Legal Deposit Act, and the Access to Information Act is required across all public bodies.

Principles it states

People-centred GovernanceDiversity and EqualityTransparency and AccountabilityAccuracy, Integrity and ReliabilityAccessibility, Timeliness and ResponsivenessRespectRightsConsultationJoined up Government

Outline

· Executive Summary
· Section 1: Context & Situational Analysis
· Section II: The Policy Framework
· Section III: Policy Elements, Issues, Objectives and Strategies
· Section IV: Policy Monitoring and Review
· Section V: Conclusion
· Appendices

IssuedNovember 2015

Length22,052 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Public officials are ultimately accountable to the citizenry with respect to their stewardship of public resources and must therefore communicate in a timely manner

2.5 Guiding Principles and Values

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Government communication must be inclusive and promote equality, inclusive of gender equality and communication output must be mindful of and address vulnerable audiences and depict the diversity of the Jamaican society.

2.5 Guiding Principles and Values

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Delivery of information should consider the use of assistive technologies to allow as many persons as possible to access the information they need independently and with dignity.

7. Policy Element: Internet and Electronic Communication Usage

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

1/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

the Ministry responsible for Information will assess compliance with the requirements of the Policy.

SECTION IV: Policy Monitoring and Review

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

3/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Specific attention has been given to the incorporation of risk analysis and management in the design and execution of the communication programmes of GoJ Institutions.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

Physical AI Governancesupporting

government_communication public_transparency information_access crisis_communication digital_media